Good morning, Currently, I am sitting at my kitchen table, listening to the birds outside my window, icing my knee, and trying to parcel through what words to share with you. As I sit and write this, there is so much arising in me right now: Big Emotion, Fear, Anxiety, a desire to Comfort, Shoulds and Should Nots, and it’s an uncomfortable place to be sitting in. But I think that right now, learning to sit with this discomfort is so very important. Breathe. Notice. And take action. I am working on breathing, taking a seat and paying attention to my thoughts. I am introducing myself to my mental habits and prejudices, to old ways of thinking. In doing so, I am trying to create space for new thoughts and reactions. Space to challenge assumptions, and space to grow. And then, there needs to be action. I am taking my Fear of Doing The Wrong Thing along for the ride (but not in the driver’s seat) as I take action to the best of my current knowledge. It is very likely that in taking action I will learn something — and that will inspire the Breathe, Notice, Take Action cycle to repeat again. Take care, as best you can, of yourself today. Make space for breath and sleep and Big Emotion. I’m right there with you. Much love, Caitlin #BlackLivesMatter #MindfulnessforMakers P.S. If you’re looking for resources or actions to take, check out this document, Resources for Accountability and Actions for Black Lives: (link on our FB page) P.P.S. Also sharing this beautiful graphic from Deepa Iyer (Solidarity Is and Building Movement Project) detailing the various roles we play in a social change ecosystem. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5yuEwh84D/?igshid=loane1q3pup5
